Local News – WAJR
- WVU Faculty Senate reacts to new federal NIH research grant cap, projects $12 million funding decrease February 11, 2025MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia University Faculty Senate continues to express concerns over the changes to federal funding that could affect the long-term future of sponsored research. Less than two days after an executive order was issued by President Donald J. Trump that would cap the indirect costs for grants issued by the National…[email protected]
- Flu numbers begin to tick up in West Virginia February 10, 2025MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Seasonal flu activity is on the rise, and statistics from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) show type “A” and “B” influenza strains are the most reported by health professionals. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Dr. Matthew Lokant from WVU Medicine said numbers are on the rise in the Mountain State,…[email protected]
- FBI seeks information on suspect in unlawful power plant entry February 10, 2025CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation are looking for tips to find the person responsible for a power plant break in in December of 2023. Agents said a white male in his late 20’s or early 30’s, 5-feet 9-inches or 5-feet 10-inches tall, about 170 pounds is seen on surveillance video…[email protected]
- Non-profit tactics questioned in Morgantown First Amendment case February 9, 2025MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A homeless man engaged in a lawsuit against the city of Morgantown claiming his First Amendment rights have been violated is caught police body cam video saying his attorney told him he needs more citations. The exchange happened in October of 2024 in the middle of Route 119 at the intersection of…[email protected]
- Mon County and Greene County leaders work together to improve economic future February 9, 2025MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Commissioners in Monongalia County and across the state line in Greene County, Pennsylvania, are building a relationship that could erase that border and increase economic development opportunities. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Chairman of the Greene County Commission, Jared Edgreen, said meetings between the two elected bodies are ongoing in an…[email protected]
- Motorists deal with abrupt closure of I-68 westbound ramp to I-79 Friday February 8, 2025MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Motorists were greeted Friday with a surprise closure of I-68 westbound for most of the day. The closure was first reported around 6 a.m. and extended until approximately 2 p.m. The closure resulted in some traffic taking to the I-68 median to reverse course or diverting to northbound I-79. Traffic diverted to…[email protected]
- Second Detroit suspect charged in 2023 Morgantown murder February 7, 2025MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A second suspect has been charged in the November 2023 killing Richard Hall in Morgantown. Damir Swann, 29, of Detroit, Michigan, has also been charged with conspiracy and first degree murder in the case. Melvin Garth, 28, also of Detroit, was arrested earlier this week and also charged with conspiracy and first…[email protected]
- Coopers Rock Winterfest coming Saturday February 7, 2025COOPERS ROCK, W.Va. — Snow or no snow, the Coopers Rock Winter Fest is planned for Saturday, February 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Coopers Rock Foundation Board member for more than 30 years Adam Polinski said the activities are free, proceeds from concession sales, and donations will…[email protected]
- Former Morgantown drug ring leader to serve more than 15 years in federal prison February 7, 2025CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A Texas man convicted of leading a Morgantown-based drug operation has been sentenced to more than 15 in federal prison. Anthony Allen, 38, had drugs shipped to the Morgantown area from California and Texas. Investigators said Allen maintained dealer-level quantities of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and crack cocaine. Allen maintained a storage unit in…[email protected]
- Clarksburg man implicated in October attempted kidnapping February 7, 2025CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — West State Police have arrested a 63 year old man in connection with an attempted kidnapping at a Clarksburg bus stop last fall. Troopers said Kenneth Arnett grabed the girl’s wrist in October of 2024 at 6:30 a.m. and tried to pull into bushes as she walked to her East View bus…[email protected]